LaRae Quy Blog
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LaRae Quy is former FBI counterintelligence and undercover agent and founder of the Mental Toughness Center. She writes for audiences who are hungry, scrappy, and ambitious in the pursuit of their goals, and drawing upon her own experiences as an FBI agent, she shows them how grit trumps talent by combining hard-nosed neuroscience with social psychology.
LaRae Quy Blog
1w ago
Our mindset and how we stay motivated to find the positive is formed early in life. How we deal with not getting the red ball in the second-grade playground can set the pattern for dealing with disappointments later in life. Not to worry, though! If the pattern you’ve adopted over the years is no longer working for you, science gives us lots of tips on how to be more positive.
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LaRae Quy Blog
1M ago
We hear more about indignation than gratitude because moral outrage has become popular. One of the most popular headlines today is: Where is your moral outrage at—? Fill in the blanks to suit the topic of the moment. We look for reasons to be insulted by some injustice.
The post 6 Ways You Can Reduce Anxiety And Make Gratitude A Stronger Emotion first appeared on LaRae Quy ..read more
LaRae Quy Blog
2M ago
Science has proven that multi-tasking comes with a steep price. That is not good news for those pressured to do many things during our day. While multi-tasking does not help our productivity, there are hacks to help us through the never-ending-to-do list.
The post The Multi-Tasking Myth and 4 Tips To Help You Focus first appeared on LaRae Quy ..read more
LaRae Quy Blog
3M ago
We experience moral injury when we face situations that violate our core values. Moral injury happens when there is a disconnect between the ethical principles we live by and the reality of what is required of us or what we are experiencing.
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LaRae Quy Blog
6M ago
The FBI requires agents to take annual physicals, including a treadmill test every few years. That year was my time for the examination. Dr. General (his first name, believe it or not) hooked me up so he could follow my heart and lung responses. I was panting along at my usual pace when the doctor […]
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LaRae Quy Blog
6M ago
I chased achievements in the hopes I would find contentment, but as hard as I worked, the good feelings never lasted. I needed to rethink the meaning of happiness because motivational talks and yellow stickies filled with inspirational quotes left me as overwhelmed and burned out as before.
The post Here are three scientific reasons why emotional well-being is key to your success first appeared on LaRae Quy ..read more
LaRae Quy Blog
7M ago
Following clearly defined values makes a powerful impact, and it ripples into even wider circles because values are how we define our world. They are the foundation upon which we base our judgments on what is critical in life.
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LaRae Quy Blog
8M ago
We get to choose the person we become, so it is critical that we take time to figure out what matters most. We are at our best when we consciously make decisions and choices based on a life of values, purpose, and meaning.
The post 4 Strategies To Help Leaders Figure Out What Matters Most and Share With Others first appeared on LaRae Quy ..read more
LaRae Quy Blog
9M ago
The real problem is that people have become less tolerant of those with opposing opinions. Our difference in beliefs hasn’t changed over the years; it’s how we feel about the people with whom we disagree.
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LaRae Quy Blog
10M ago
We deal with stressful situations daily, knowing that giving up is not an option. We all fight our battles and need the resilience to land on our feet when confronted with anxiety, stress, and hard times.
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